1. 1 A Breath The Wind An Immaterial Force or Being The Vital life giving Element That which energises the mind, sustains the body The Invisible Power of God Sentiments which change ones attitude & direction An invisibly energised Body (Spirit Body) A Current of Air The Spirit

2. 2 USE OF THE WORD ‘SPIRIT’ IN SCRIPTURE The word 'spirit' is used in a variety of ways in Scripture. The Holy Spirit is used in only one sense, and always refers to God's personal spirit, which, being a part of Him, and being the means by which He operates, is a power. It has no identity apart from Him. The word 'spirit' used elsewhere refers to 'breath', 'life', or 'a mental disposition'. It is the mental disposition which is spoken of as both the 'spirit of God' and the 'spirit of Christ'. We do not ever read of 'the Holy Spirit of Christ', in the sense that God has a Holy Spirit, and Christ has another Holy Spirit. It is the mental disposition which is the 'spirit' which dwells within us. This mental disposition is developed within us (like any other mental disposition), according to what we put in our heads.

3. 3 USE OF THE WORD ‘SPIRIT’ IN SCRIPTURE If you put into your head the thoughts of the world, then that's the disposition which you will develop. If you put into your head the thoughts of God, then that's the disposition which you will develop. The mental disposition which dwells in us is not a part of God, nor is it a part of Christ, nor is it the physical presence of God, nor is it the physical presence of Christ. We are made of flesh (carnal bodies), and think like the flesh (carnal mind). We cannot change our flesh (carnal bodies), but we can change our thinking (carnal mind). If we change our thinking (carnal mind), so that it reflects God's thinking ( spiritual mind, or mind of the spirit ), then it is God who will change our flesh (carnal bodies), so that we might be like Him, Christ, and the angels ( spirit body).

4. 4 THE HOLY SPIRIT - GOD IN ACTION In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Genesis 1:1-2. By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. Psalm 33:6. The spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him. Isaiah 11:2. I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by My great power. Jeremiah 27:5. The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee. Luke 1:5. The Holy Spirit fell upon them which heard the word. Acts 10:44. Made partakers of the Holy Spirit, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come. Hebrews 6:4-5.

5. 5 Matthew 4:4 4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 2 Timothy 3:15-16 15And that from a child thou hast known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, (God Breathed) and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: John 6:63 63…. the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Isaiah 11:2 - 3 2So the Spirit of Yahweh shall rest upon him. The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding. The Spirit of counsel and might. The Spirit of knowledge and the reverence of Yahweh. 3So He will find fragrance in the reverence of Yahweh THE BREATH OF GOD SPEAKING LIFEGIVING WORDS

6. 6 THE HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS - SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto Thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, By stretching forth Thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of Thy holy child Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Acts 8:13. The word “signs” used here means: ‘Of miracles and wonders by which God authenticates the men sent by him, or by which men prove that the cause they are pleading is God’s’ This was the purpose of the Holy Spirit gifts.

7. 7 THE HOLY SPIRIT GIFTS - SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. II Corinthians 12:12. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. Mark 16:17-18, 20. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch. And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) Acts 5:12-14.

8. 8 THE EFFICACY OF THE WORD OF GOD

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10. 10 THE EFFICACY OF THE WORD OF GOD

11. 11 ARMED AND EQUIPPED BY THE WORD OF GOD James 1: 18Of his own will begat He us with the word of truth... (Girt about with truth) Romans 10: 6But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise... 8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach... (Breastplate of righteousness) Romans 10: 15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Feet shod with the gospel of peace) Romans 10: 17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Shield of faith) Romans 1: 16I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation… (Helmet of salvation)

12. 12 THE APOSTOLIC COMMISSION Matthew 10: 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. Matthew 28: 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Mark 3: 14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

13. 13 THE APOSTOLIC COMMISSION Mark 16: 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be condemned. Luke 9: 1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. Luke 10: 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

14. 14 THE WORD - THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY John 8: 31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 37I know that ye are Abraham’s seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you. 43Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. 51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. John 12: 48He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. John 14: 24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.